Make a difference in your local community while helping older Australians live independently at home.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Australians? Do you enjoy helping people with everyday activities? Do you want to join a supportive and values-driven organization where you can make a genuine difference to people in the Benalla community?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity to suit your own hours!

Key features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• $36.22/hr + NFP Salary Packaging up to $18,500
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organization that values clients and staff
• Apply your transferable skills to support independent living at home

About the role

As a Care Worker supporting clients in Benalla and surrounding areas, you will be part of our Baptistcare At Home team that provides quality complex care and support to our clients in their own homes.

Working within the local Benalla community, you may assist with a range of tasks pertaining to household cleaning, showering, dressing, food preparation, medication assistance and transport to name a few.

You will also develop genuine connections with your clients, become a familiar and trusted face in their day, and help them live their best possible lives while remaining independent at home.

To support you in your role

• We offer a comprehensive orientation program including buddy shifts
• You’ll have direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
• Access to a dedicated learning and development team to support your ongoing professional development and career pathways

What do we need from you?

You will have an unrestricted Australian Driver License and a reliable vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance to transport clients.

You will need a Level II First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain one.

You will be a strong communicator with resilience and patience. You will be a proficient user of smartphone technology, apps and email.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys connecting with people and making a positive difference in the lives of older Australians within the local Benalla community.

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organization, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years.

We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.

Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

The Employee Benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare

Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.

How to Apply:

Hit 'Apply' now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don't wait.

Questions about the role? Contact Jiah Wright at jiah.wright@baptistcare.org.au

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Baptistcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.